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This weekend brings Feel Good Fridays meditation, a student film festival with free pizza, finals free week at The Rec, Fiske’s Season of LightÌýshow and plenty more study break opportunities.

Ìý 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ÌýUMC, third floor
Join for a day of studying and fun: Food, prizes and more will be given away each hour! Stay all day or stop byÌýfor a couple of minutes to get a studying boost and learn about getting more involved on campus.

Ìý 12:15–12:45 p.m.ÌýÌýCU Art Museum
This drop-in workshop is an opportunity to be led through a powerful guided meditation to undo stress, soothe the nervous systemÌýand feel better. Participants are encouraged to bring materials for personal comfort that will aid meditation (e.g., yoga mat, a small pillow or cushion). Please arrive on time, as there is no late admittance.

Ìý 1–3Ìýp.m. ÌýMuseum of Natural History, BioLounge
Take a break from studying and drop in to the BioLounge for a crafty afternoon to make handmade, heartfelt gifts for everyone on your list.

Ìý 5Ìýp.m. ÌýMuseum of Natural History, BioLounge
JoinÌýa special free screening of eight back-to-back short video stories highlighting the final productions of students from the Art of Science Communication: Branding Climate ChangeÌýclass. The projects will be evaluated by a panel of expert judges.ÌýPizza will be served, and short group presentations and films will start at 5 p.m.

Ìý Dec. 13–18 ÌýSee hoursÌýRec Center
Treat yourself to a workout and blow off some steam at The Rec during finals free week! There are a variety of activities you can choose from including free fitness classes, bouldering in the climbing gym, climbing shoe rentals and ice skate rentals.

Saturday, Dec. 14

Ìý 9:45–10:45 a.m., 12:45–1:45 p.m., 4:45–5:45 p.m.ÌýÌýUMC, secondÌýfloor atrium
Need a break? Maybe a snack? Or just a refuel of coffee or tea? Visit one of the UMC Finals Week Study Stops sessions. Free for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ students with a Buff OneCard. Sessions are , too.

Visit exhibits at CU Art Museum

Ìý 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.ÌýÌýCU Art Museum
Take a study break and immerse yourself in amazing art right on campus. Currently on view:ÌýArt Elements: Materials, Motive and MeaningÌýpresents anÌýin-depth look at materials and techniques usedÌýto create artworks, inspired by theÌýresearch of CU faculty and curators;ÌýBody Language: Picturing PeopleÌýconsiders how the pose, the gesture and the body in motion are used by artists to convey meaning.

Sunday, Dec. 15

Season of Light

Ìý Noon, 4:30 p.m.ÌýÌýFiske PlanetariumÌý $10
Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season,ÌýtracingÌýthe history and development of many of the world's most endearing holiday customs.